North Country Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	Buffalo and Brandy
Performer name:	Buffalo and Brandy .
Phone:	716-998-1418
Mailing address:	6611 Royal Parkway North Lockport, NY 14094
E-mail address:	buffaloandbrandy@buffaloandbrandy.org
Website:	http://www.buffaloandbrandy.org
Previous appearances at:	West St. School, Sanborn, NY, Cherry Valley/Springfield Central, Cherry Valley, NY, Brighton Memorial Library, Rochester, NY, Cassadaga Elem. Cassadaga, NY, Lockport Library Lockport, NY Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	09/12/2012

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Music, Movement & Literacy Disability Awareness,
Literature- Other,
Music

Facilitators Ken Ferree (MS, BS) & Mary-Ann Ferree (MC, BA) (AKA-Buffalo and Brandy) use music and movement to create a fun, engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to experience the joy of reading. Integrating the arts while using music - the universal language – coupled with activity/movement – studies prove that young children have been shown to learn while physically participating in the process – the goal of early literacy enhancement can be achieved in this fun way!!!!
$351- $500

The Magical Rhythm of Christmas Disability Awareness,
Music,
Performing Arts- Magic

The Holidays are a ‘Magical’ time of year. Using your imagination,Buffalo and Brandy will take you on an ‘Imaginary Rhythm Journey’. Throughout the ‘journey’, there will be magic, music and sing-a-long.At the end of our ‘journey’ – there will be lots of drumming by everyone! There’s plenty of fun and festivity for the whole family!
$351- $500

Rhythmsize Disability Awareness,
Health & Fitness- Other,
Music

Today’s society is suffering from a lack of exercise. This is evident in the increased number of obese people. Health problems (heart related, diabetes, etc.) are increasing. Sadly, today’s youth are falling prey to this trend. In an attempt to combat this problem, Buffalo and Brandy have developed their new “Rhythmsize” program. Buffalo and Brandy's “Rhythmsize” program is an interactive, rhythm-based, wellness program. While combining magic, drumming, singing and storytelling, the audience finds themselves being drawn into the moment. Percussion instruments are the vehicle that transport the audience into a world of exercise. Even the adults find themselves getting involved. Values such as teamwork, focus and responsibility are woven into the program. This program is for all ages. All instruments are provided.
$351- $500

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Music, Movement & Literacy	Disability Awareness, Literature- Other, Music	Facilitators Ken Ferree (MS, BS) & Mary-Ann Ferree (MC, BA) (AKA-Buffalo and Brandy) use music and movement to create a fun, engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to experience the joy of reading. Integrating the arts while using music - the universal language – coupled with activity/movement – studies prove that young children have been shown to learn while physically participating in the process – the goal of early literacy enhancement can be achieved in this fun way!!!!	$351- $500
The Magical Rhythm of Christmas	Disability Awareness, Music, Performing Arts- Magic	The Holidays are a ‘Magical’ time of year. Using your imagination,Buffalo and Brandy will take you on an ‘Imaginary Rhythm Journey’. Throughout the ‘journey’, there will be magic, music and sing-a-long.At the end of our ‘journey’ – there will be lots of drumming by everyone! There’s plenty of fun and festivity for the whole family!	$351- $500
Rhythmsize	Disability Awareness, Health & Fitness- Other, Music	Today’s society is suffering from a lack of exercise. This is evident in the increased number of obese people. Health problems (heart related, diabetes, etc.) are increasing. Sadly, today’s youth are falling prey to this trend. In an attempt to combat this problem, Buffalo and Brandy have developed their new “Rhythmsize” program. Buffalo and Brandy's “Rhythmsize” program is an interactive, rhythm-based, wellness program. While combining magic, drumming, singing and storytelling, the audience finds themselves being drawn into the moment. Percussion instruments are the vehicle that transport the audience into a world of exercise. Even the adults find themselves getting involved. Values such as teamwork, focus and responsibility are woven into the program. This program is for all ages. All instruments are provided.	$351- $500